The Chillowist Trail Historic Marker
The Chillowist Trail Historic Marker is a historic site in Washington, at a modelled elevation of 257 m. Granite Mountain stands 2,235 m to the north-northwest, 18 miles off. The nearest named place is Rattlesnake Point, a peak 0.8 miles away. Coulee Corridor Scenic Byway passes 14 miles off.
The Chillowist Trail Historic Marker in Malott, WA, is a significant site that commemorates the historical importance of this area. The marker serves as a reminder of the Chillowist Trail, a vital route used by Native American tribes for trade and travel
What the record says
- Material
- wood
- Inscription
- This is the eastern junction of one of the most historic pathways in Okanogan County, connecting the Okanogan and Methow river valleys. From here, the Chillowist Trail, also known by the indians as "The Old Horse Trail", follows the Chillowist Creek vault
What to expect
How to reach it
- 14.1 mi off the Coulee Corridor Scenic Byway, National
- 14.9 mi off the Cascade Loop, National
Overlooks nearby
- Chief Joseph Dam Overlook · 19 mi
Named places within 25 miles
- Rattlesnake Point: 0.8 mi
- Soap Lake Mountain: 3.0 mi
- Dent Mountain: 3.3 mi
- Chiliwist Butte: 3.6 mi
- Fox Mountain: 5.1 mi
- Rat Lake Public Access: 6.9 mi
- Gravel Boat Launch: 7.4 mi
- Roundup Park: 8.7 mi
- Monse Boat Launch: 9.0 mi
- Pixley Sportsman Park: 9.4 mi
- Watercress Springs: 10.5 mi
- Allen Spring: 18.4 mi
- Round Spring: 18.4 mi
- Gelndon Spring: 18.5 mi
- Brewer Spriong: 18.7 mi
- Davis Canyon Natural Area Preserve: 2.1 mi
- Cassimer Bar Wildlife Area: 11.6 mi
- Brandts Landing: 17.5 mi
- Chief Joseph Dam - Left Bank Bird Viewing: 18.7 mi
- Aaron Johnson Park: 19.1 mi
- WA State Historical Marker #28 - Fort Okanogan: 11.2 mi
- Veterans Memorial Garden: 14.3 mi
- The China Ditch Historical Marker: 17.0 mi
- Canamera Milling And Smelting Processing Plant: 17.1 mi
- Berryman War Memorial: 18.5 mi
- Eagle Cliffs: 15.3 mi
- Bridgeport Point: 15.6 mi
- Aventurine / Serpentine Rock Collecting Site: 16.5 mi
- Devils Head: 16.9 mi
- Stubblefield Point: 19.8 mi
- Okanogan County Historical Museum: 10.0 mi
- Fort Okanogan Interpretive Center: 11.8 mi
- Methow Valley Interpretive Center: 18.9 mi
- Wells Dam Overlook Interpretive Center: 22.7 mi
- Okanogan County Fairgrounds: 11.6 mi
- Native Plant Gardens: 18.9 mi
- Entro: 18.9 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 21.2 miles of The Chillowist Trail Historic Marker. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Mountain | NNW 335° | 2,235 m | 17.7 mi |
| Starvation Mountain | NNW 333° | 2,065 m | 20.6 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | NNW 336° | 1,916 m | 14.6 mi |
| McDaniel Mountain | NNW 339° | 1,865 m | 16.6 mi |
| Buck Mountain | NNW 342° | 1,815 m | 12.5 mi |
| Bobcat Mountain | NNW 331° | 1,759 m | 15.2 mi |
| Lookout Mountain | W 280° | 1,672 m | 21.0 mi |
| Bear Mountain | NW 320° | 1,660 m | 13.4 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:03 | 18:31 | 19:12 |
| June solstice | 04:59 | 20:15 | 21:04 |
| September equinox | 06:46 | 18:17 | 18:59 |
| December solstice | 07:48 | 15:14 | 16:08 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 27 | 32 | 42 | 51 | 60 | 66 | 73 | 72 | 63 | 50 | 37 | 27 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Methow 2 S, 17 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOfficial siteOpenStreetMap element node/12188157101
Day trips start here
- Winthrop · 25 mi
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